161 12Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

161 12th Street is a 6-story, 8-unit residential building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Jeff Winter. The property has undergone several significant events over the past few years, with particular activity between 2018-2019 related to construction and safety compliance issues. Between 2018-2019, the building experienced multiple construction-related complaints, including concerns about site conditions endangering workers and work being conducted beyond approved plans and permits, though inspections found no violations in these instances.

A stop work order issued in June 2019 was fully rescinded in July of the same year, and several construction-related permits were subsequently issued between February and December 2019, including permits for alteration, plumbing, and equipment work. More recent history shows improved compliance and maintenance conditions. In 2024, the building received an Environmental Control Board violation for failure to submit required parking structure inspection reports, though this violation was resolved with no penalties.

The elevator system received certification in 2021, and importantly, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases in the past three years (2022-2024). The property experienced some rodent activity in 2018 and 2019, as evidenced by initial inspections, but subsequent compliance inspections showed no issues. The building's most recent construction activity appears to have been properly permitted and executed, and there have been no major safety concerns reported in the past few years. The Gowanus neighborhood has undergone significant changes in recent years, and while this building has experienced typical urban maintenance and compliance challenges, recent records suggest improved building management and maintenance practices.